Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

"Wi Ikkle but wi Tallawah” - Part Two

Today’s episode is the final part of our special two part series – this is definitely one worth sticking around for! Join us as we dive deep into our guest’s eye-opening experiences as we explore faith, mistreatment, racism and education. This episode will open your eyes to facts that you may not have been aware of; from life in Jamaica to the award-winning series, ‘Red, White and Blue’, by the award-winning director Steve McQueen. Delia is joined by the incredible and inspirational Leroy Logan MBE. He talks about his involvement within the educational system to the struggles that he faced throughout his life as a UK policeman and Superintendent.
Both episodes are ones to listen together, and discuss generational pastimes in the UK.
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"Wi Ikkle but wi Tallawah” - Part One

Join us this week for another episode of Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor, in which Delia delves into the cultural significance of this week's quote, "Wi likkle but wi tallawah".
Her guest is Leroy Logan MBE, one of the most renowned black figures in the history of the UK Metropolitan Police force. He joins Delia to talk about what triggered him to join the fight against racism to becoming one of the highest ranking officers in The Met. He also discusses how it felt  to be portrayed by A-lister John Boyega in Steve McQueen's Golden Globe winner, Red, White and Blue, and how his book 'My Life as A Cop' acts as the generator for a talking point for all generations. 
This special episode will be double barrelled, so stick around for Part Two as we dive deeper into Leroy's past and draw a conclusion to this incredible story.
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‘It’s not the journey, it’s the destination’

Listen in this week to hear yet another unique episode of Metaphorically Speaking as we dive deep into this week’s metaphor, ‘It’s not the journey, it’s the destination’, with our guest Sherry Ann Dixon. Join us as we talk about the celebrity interviewees Sherry has had the pleasure of meeting, from Nelson Mandela to Whitney Houston. We delve deep into the history of the metaphor and look at how, when one commits to a destination, sometimes the journey is just more special than the final outcome!Join us on our socials, we'd love to hear from you!


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"Stand on your own two feet"

Join us for another episode of Metaphorically Speaking as we delve into another informative discussion on this weeks phrase - "Stand on your own two feet". This week Delia discusses how this may relate to young people today as well as the impact of the phrase. This weeks interview is with Carol Pyke who discusses her work as well as how the phrase is important to her!
 
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"A fool and his money are easily parted"

Listen to this week’s episode in which Delia discusses the titular phrase, “A fool and his money is easily parted,” and discovers its uncertain origins, and how it may to relate to your favourite blockbuster film! This week’s guest is Andrew Megson from My Pension Expert, who explains the surprising facts about UK pensions that his  organisation conducted.
 
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“Success has many parents, but failure is an orphan”

 
This week, Delia delves into the origin of this week’s phrase, and discusses the way it has influenced our culture! This week’s guest is Robin Hutchinson MBE. Robin is a founding Trustee of the Rose and Chair of Creative Youth, the organisers of the International Youth Arts Festival in Kingston, UK. Make sure to listen in as Robin tells how the metaphor has become part of his life.
 
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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

This week, Delia delves into the history of a quote attributed to the famous poet Dr Maya Angelou.
Listen in as she discusses the meaning and goes deeper into its origin and the woman who spawned it! This week’s guest is Marsha Powell, the founder of BelEve, a not for profit charity providing resources to inspire and empower girls and young women to maximize their potential.
 
Find out more about BelEve at:
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“Progress not Perfection”

Join us for this week’s episode of Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor, in which she discusses this week's phrase, "Progress not Perfection" with guest Zack Fortag. Zack is a young entrepreneur who started his first business as a teenager, and has since started Ahead of Time Academy; a foundation whose mission is to improve the circumstances of young teens by educating them on business. 
Find out more about Ahead of Time Academy at:https://aheadoftimeacademy.com/
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“What goes around comes around”

Join us this week for another episode of Metaphorically Speaking, in which Delia discusses the origin and meaning of the phrase “What goes around comes around.” Her guest is Petsy Finden from the Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre, who speaks about the misconceptions surrounding Buddhism’s teachings and how this week’s phrase speaks to it.
Find more about the Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre at: https://meditateinnorthants.com
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“Children should be seen not heard!”

Join us this week on Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor. In this episode Delia discovers the origin of the phrase, “Children should be seen and not heard,” and discusses how the phrase became popular. Her guest is Denise Brown, a London based Fashion stylist and motivational speaker, who discusses her tumultuous childhood and her rise to success in a story you will want to hear!
 
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